Question: My VMAR model comes complete wtih flaperons. Do I have to use them or is usage optional?

Answer: No you do not have to use the flaperons. Although we have provided flaperons with the model, you can simply use them as ailerons. You will need a computer radio to make the ailerons work as flaperons and this is entirely optional... they will work just fine as ailerons only.

For further information about flaperons please review the following article:

Question: What are Flaperons and what is meant by the term Flaperon Ready?

Answer: The term Flaperons is used to describe Ailerons that can act as Ailerons AND act as Flaps. When we design Ailerons so that they can or must use two servos the model is Flaperon Ready.

The Flaperons in a Flaperon Ready model are not mandatory but we have designed the model so that the Ailerons can be activated as Flaperons if you use two servos for the ailerons and a computer radio.

Better Answer: Flaps are generally used for take offs and landings only. They hang down from the back edge of the wing and increase the lift of the wing enabling the model to take off and land at slower speeds. Landing at slower speeds can make landing a little easier on the nerves. Flaps go down only.

Ailerons are used all the time in flight. Ailerons go up and down.

By using two servos and a computer radio it is possible to use an Aileron like a Flap while still using it as an Aileron. This is called a Flaperon.

When we manufacture a model we always include Ailerons. When we design Ailerons so that they can or must use two servos the model is Flaperon Ready.

To take advantage of Flaperons in a Flaperon Ready model, you must use two servos for the Ailerons and must have a computer radio.

For information regarding Flaperon Deflection please see the following article,